Hideaway Bins drive for Sustainability

Hideaway Bins are determined that not only the manufacturing process of its products is environmentally sustainable but are passionate about enabling better waste behaviours at work and at home. By developing smarter waste separation systems, Hideaway Bins is in a unique position to have a more positive environmental impact than simply what it does during the production of its products.

Sustainable Design

Hideaway bins has always focused on designing quality products that are robust and durable. Because they are built to last, Hideaway Bins do not need to be replaced prematurely and are a more sustainable use of resources. For example, to maximise durability, all plastic components used in our Hideaway Bins are manufactured from virgin materials. They are still completely recyclable at the end of their life, and any waste generated during the molding process is reground for reuse in other products.

Sustainable Manufacturing

To minimise wasteful use of packaging in our production process, all cardboard and plastic packaging for components is carefully sorted, stored and returned to our local suppliers, so that the packaging can be re-used time and time again. Any waste that cannot be reused is recycled. All waste cardboard or plastic packaging is sent for recycling, as are any reject metal or plastic components.

As another example, the Hideaway team have spent significant time redesigning our packaging with the goal that all packaging will eventually be 100% recyclable. Polystyrene packaging has been completely removed from the Concelo range and replaced with kraft paper or cardboard packing which are 100% recyclable.

Sustainable Waste Behaviour

The area where Hideaway Bins sees its greatest opportunity to protect our natural environment is by promoting and enabling better waste behaviours in the community. There is a direct correlation between making it easier and more convenient for people to sort and recycle waste within the home or office and the amount of waste that is diverted away from landfill. If people have tools to help them to sort waste and recycling easily then they are more likely to do it, ultimately assisting local councils with the larger goal of zero waste.

For example, in a commercial office setting, the installation of three Concelo 1 x 35L bins side by side is an innovative and durable solution for encouraging better separation of waste, compostables and recycling.

In a residential setting, space is often at a premium, and it can be difficult to fit more than a standard twin bin system into a kitchen design. Hideaway Bins have an array of bin options and sizes, including a twin bin system that can be stacked inside a standard height kitchen cabinet to provide a four bin recycling solution for the homeowner.

Hideaway Bins recognizes that sustainability is a journey rather than a destination and is committed to not only being a responsible manufacturer but also a driver for change in our society. Innovative new products are in the pipeline for 2023 that give further evidence of our commitment to providing the best waste and recycling bin solutions on the market.

Hideaway Bins are distributed nationwide by our national distribution partner, Hafele, as well as by our regional distributors Carters, ITM, Impeys, Rose City Wood Pannels and Scooters. Or contact Hideaway directly hideawaybins.co.nz.